AI Practitioner – AIP - Al Riyadh 11 October 2026
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the primary drivers of digital transformation across various sectors, as its technologies contribute to improving operational efficiency, supporting decision-making, and fostering innovation. With the rapid evolution of Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Data Science, acquiring AI knowledge and skills has become a fundamental professional necessity for both specialists and organizations alike.
Today, Artificial Intelligence aims to enable systems to learn, analyze, predict, and engage in tasks that extend beyond traditional automation. Furthermore, integrating smart technologies into business operations has become a competitive benchmark for organizations seeking leadership in a dynamic and fast-changing business environment.
The AI Practitioner (AIP) program is an advanced professional training program designed to equip participants with the fundamentals and techniques of artificial intelligence and how to apply them in practical environments. The program focuses on hands-on application through real-world implementations and modern tools that help in understanding model architectures, selecting appropriate algorithms, and developing actionable smart solutions.
The program aligns with international AI certification standards and serves as an essential stepping stone for building the capabilities of AI practitioners within organizations.
Course Objectives:
General Program Objective: To empower participants to acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to apply Artificial Intelligence technologies in business environments, analyze data, and build effective Machine Learning models that support decision-making and organizational innovation.
Detailed Program Objectives: By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:
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Understand the fundamental concepts, history, and modern applications of Artificial Intelligence.
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Differentiate between types of Machine Learning algorithms and their practical applications.
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Develop Machine Learning models and manage the Machine Learning Lifecycle (ML Lifecycle).
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Grasp the techniques of Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision (CV), and Deep Learning.
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Utilize tools and platforms for building AI models, including:
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Python, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow / PyTorch (Introductory Level)
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Utilize Generative AI tools effectively.
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Analyze data, extract patterns, and build predictive indicators.
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Understand the ethical principles of Artificial Intelligence and digital governance.
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Design deployable AI solutions within the organization.
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Develop documentation and business cases (Use Cases) suitable for Business Intelligence and digital transformation.
Scientific Themes:
Module 1: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
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Definition of Artificial Intelligence and its historical evolution.
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Key applications across sectors (Healthcare, Finance, Manufacturing, Education, Government Services).
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Differences between AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning.
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Generative AI (GenAI) and its revolution in the job market.
Module 2: Fundamentals of Machine Learning (ML)
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Key concepts: Data, Features, Training, and Testing.
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Types of Machine Learning:
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Supervised Learning
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Unsupervised Learning
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Reinforcement Learning (Overview)
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Popular Algorithms: Decision Trees, Random Forest, SVM, K-Means.
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Model evaluation and performance metrics: Accuracy, Precision, Recall, F1-Score.
Module 3: Data Analysis and Model Building
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Data collection and Data Cleaning.
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Data Preprocessing.
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Feature Engineering and selection.
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Data splitting and optimizing model performance.
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Practical Python tools for data analysis (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib).
Module 4: Deep Learning – Introductory Level
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Core concepts of Neural Networks.
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Network layers and the training process.
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Introduction to TensorFlow and PyTorch.
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Key use cases.
Module 5: Natural Language Processing (NLP)
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Text analysis and classification.
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Language Models.
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Introduction to Generative AI and its uses in content creation.
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Applications of ChatGPT and LLMs in business.
Module 6: Computer Vision (CV)
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Core concepts of image and video analysis.
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CV models: CNN, Image Classification, Object Detection.
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Practical applications: Security, Healthcare, Transportation, Manufacturing.
Module 7: AI Tools and Techniques in Business
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Automated Machine Learning (AutoML) platforms.
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Integration of AI and business processes (BPM + AI).
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Translating use cases into practical AI solutions.
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Formulating an enterprise AI Roadmap.
Module 8: AI Ethics and Governance
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Model-related risks: Bias, Privacy, and Transparency.
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International principles for responsible AI governance.
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Cybersecurity in intelligent environments.
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Institutional compliance frameworks.
Module 9: Practical Capstone Project
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Selecting a real-world organizational Use Case.
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Data analysis and building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
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Presenting the final project.